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Impulse Space lists this Technical Project Manager (Test Systems) opportunity in redondo beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Department: Assembly, Integration & Test
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $135,000 - $185,000 / year
Description
As a Technical Project Manager (Test Systems) at Impulse, you will lead the planning, build, integration, and deployment of complex test systems. This role will coordinate cross-functional engineering teams to ensure test systems are designed, built, qualified, and ready to support product development and production schedules. Test systems may include pressure, vacuum, thermal, RF, and PCBA test systems, as well as other specialized hardware and software used to validate product performance and reliability. The ideal candidate combines strong technical understanding with exceptional program management skills. They are comfortable working deep in the details, managing complex schedules and dependencies, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and relentlessly driving issues to closure.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end program execution for test system builds, from requirements and design through fabrication, integration, qualification, and deployment
Develop and maintain detailed schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths for multiple test system builds
Coordinate engineering givers and receivers to ensure hardware, software, documentation, fixtures, instrumentation, and other deliverables are available when needed
Partner closely with mechanical, electrical, RF, thermal, software, manufacturing, and test engineers to drive execution
Track system-level readiness and identify gaps that could impact build or test schedules
Drive resolution of technical and operational blockers, escalating issues when necessary and maintaining momentum until closure
Manage integration activities across hardware, software, instrumentation, fixtures, and test equipment
Coordinate test system bring-up, debugging, validation, and qualification activities
Maintain clear ownership of action items, risks, dependencies, and deliverables
Communicate program status, risks, and schedule changes to technical and leadership stakeholders
Establish program mechanisms that improve visibility, accountability, and execution across test system builds
Proactively identify schedule and technical risks and develop mitigation plans
Work hands-on with engineering teams to understand technical issues and help drive practical solutions
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years’ experience managing complex technical programs involving hardware, test systems, or engineering infrastructure
Bachelor’s degree (4-year degree) from an accredited college or university in either a technical or non-technical field
Strong technical aptitude and the ability to understand and navigate multidisciplinary engineering problems
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to manage complex schedules with numerous dependencies and rapidly changing priorities
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both individual contributors and senior leadership
Demonstrated persistence and tenacity when driving difficult or ambiguous problems to resolution
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities and requirements evolve
Strong ownership mindset with a bias toward action and accountability
Ability to work independently while effectively coordinating across highly technical, cross-functional teams
Preferred Skills And Experience
7+ years’ experience managing complex technical programs involving hardware, test systems, or engineering infrastructure
Bachelor’s degree (4-year degree) in Engineering, Management, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university
Experience working with one or more test domains such as pressure, vacuum, thermal, RF, or PCBA testing is highly desirable
Experience working at a Space start-up
Additional Information
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options , and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan .
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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Worksite address
redondo beach, CA, 90278, US
Who can apply
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